My father grew up on a traditional southern Iowa farm, moved to town and worked in the financial industry, but always followed Baxter Black. I still remember his laughter at the photocopies of Baxter Black articles he would send me. Speaking of Black, in an article in the September issue of Western Horseman, Red Steagall says, "Baxter looks out a window that is uniquely his … [Read more...]
Overview of the Merck-Henry Schein National Equine Veterinary Economic Study
Special Feature – The fall 2015 Henry Schein Animal Health Equine Solution Veterinary Magazine contains an impactful overview of the National Equine Veterinary Economic Study completed in 2013. Veterinarians have responded positively to the data and results. Source: Henry Schein Animal Health Equine Solution Veterinary Magazine page 12. Merck Animal Health and Henry Schein … [Read more...]
American Pharoah: Making history, what makes him run, ranking, personality
The latest issue of Equus is full of information about American Pharoah’s Triple Crown winner. He is the first horse in 37 years to win the Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes) since Affirmed in 1978. American Pharoah joins a very exclusive group of equine racing athletes. A deep bruise in his left front hoof might have kept him from racing had it … [Read more...]